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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palmetto

Louisiana · 188 residents · 0.887 sq mi
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The short version

Palmetto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has fallen 22% since 1990, a loss of 53 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $26,300. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−22%since 1990
from 241 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.8
+11%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
771221672112561990201020202024Palmetto
2024119
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 510.1%(19)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.1%(19)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.4%(14)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.3%(10)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 248%(15)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(21)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4411.2%(21)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.7%(22)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.9%(13)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7410.1%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.4%(12)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.6%(3)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
+118%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$7,787
+70%since 1990
from $4,574 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
36.2%
−15.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
30.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Palmetto on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(99)
Black58.9%(142)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(76)
Black57.4%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
French4.2%(5)
Norwegian4.2%(5)
Irish3.4%(4)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.5%
+20.9 ptssince 1990
from 37.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+57%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.1%(12)
Married60.9%(28)
Widowed4.3%(2)
Divorced8.7%(4)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(19)
Married37.7%(26)
Widowed20.3%(14)
Divorced14.5%(10)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmetto, Louisiana?

Palmetto, Louisiana has about 188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmetto, Louisiana?

The typical household in Palmetto, Louisiana earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmetto, Louisiana expensive?

In Palmetto, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $26,300, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Palmetto, Louisiana?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Palmetto, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmetto, Louisiana?

About 36.2% of people in Palmetto, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmetto, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmetto, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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